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This blog will examine the best ways to stay safe and injury free during those dreaded off-road hill climbs this summer.

If they can do it, anyone can. Virtual Runner looks at six of the most inspirational runners who have defied all odds.

Hi fellow Virtual Runners, just wanted to share my story with you. In 2010 I developed the most common abnormal heart rhythm, Atrial fibrillation – Initially, it was intermittent or Paraxysmal. I had always kept...

In this blog we will look at a handful of fantastic running routes that will help you get in your exercise while capturing some stunning views along the way.

We look at the key things that you can do to keep running even in the summer heat.

Philippa Cates, Author of ‘The Marathon’ talks to Virtual Runner about the inspiration behind her book. I had never wanted to run a marathon (run 26.2 miles for goodness sake, that’s utter madness..) so of...

How should you breathe when running? If your breathing technique is not correct it can often lead to greater running stress. We explore more in this blog.

This week we caught up with Virtual Runner member David Gearing for a quickfire question session on Virtual Runner and what it means to be part of the community. Want to take part next time?...

Virtual Runner member Luke began his running journey back in 2005 and since then has collected over 143 medals. We thought we would catch up with Luke to find out more. Luke runs with the...